The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Infantry) Sydney Amos Cloman, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the 29th Division, Colonel Cloman showed himself resourceful and equal to any emergency. His sound judgment and ability, especially during the operations north of Verdun, France, in October 1918, were of a high order. The success of these operations was in a measure due to his energy, zeal, and rare qualities of leadership.